Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Box Rear Cover Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Box Slide Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Box to Frame Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Box Upper Cover Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Auxiliary Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Generator Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Cable Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Ground Strap Bolt to Engine | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Ground Strap Nut to Frame | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Negative Cable Nut to Frame | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable at Junction Box | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Positive Cable at Underhood Bussed Electrical Center (UBEC) Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Starter Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Lead Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid Nut | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Surge Tank Bolt/Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Transmission Cover Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |